Hi all,
No, that is not a misspelling. My rooster actually seems like he's possessed by some sort of evil force.
He used to be just the nicest chicken ever, my favorite of the flock. When he was younger and I had them inside, he'd figure out how to get out of his pen in the morning and come upstairs where I'd find him perching on my bedside table when I woke up. Then he'd do his little practice crow and lead me downstairs to feed everyone. He enjoyed being carried around and would jump up on peoples' laps for pettings and naps. He would crow, but not excessively.
Fast forward 6 months. He is quick to attack anything he doesn't recognize - this includes my houseguests, buckets, and me in my unfamiliar spring clothes. Today I tried wearing sandals and a skirt, and he did NOT like that, trying repeatedly to sever my legs with his talons. He has also expressed his distaste of my running shoes and shorts. Once I "convince" him that I am me, he will calm down a little and will stop attempting to kill my feet, but this is getting more and more difficult. It's like he has Alzheimer's or something! He also will crow nonstop when I have friends over or even when he hears me talking on the phone.
What's happening to my rooster?? Does anyone know of any tricks to placate an ornery roo (aside from cooking him)? I'd like to keep him if at all possible. He's just so pretty and excellent with the hens; he's great at keeping them rounded up and finding them the best nesting sites. Please help!
Here's a pic of him from this winter. Look at that tail! He's an Andalusian, btw
No, that is not a misspelling. My rooster actually seems like he's possessed by some sort of evil force.
He used to be just the nicest chicken ever, my favorite of the flock. When he was younger and I had them inside, he'd figure out how to get out of his pen in the morning and come upstairs where I'd find him perching on my bedside table when I woke up. Then he'd do his little practice crow and lead me downstairs to feed everyone. He enjoyed being carried around and would jump up on peoples' laps for pettings and naps. He would crow, but not excessively.
Fast forward 6 months. He is quick to attack anything he doesn't recognize - this includes my houseguests, buckets, and me in my unfamiliar spring clothes. Today I tried wearing sandals and a skirt, and he did NOT like that, trying repeatedly to sever my legs with his talons. He has also expressed his distaste of my running shoes and shorts. Once I "convince" him that I am me, he will calm down a little and will stop attempting to kill my feet, but this is getting more and more difficult. It's like he has Alzheimer's or something! He also will crow nonstop when I have friends over or even when he hears me talking on the phone.
What's happening to my rooster?? Does anyone know of any tricks to placate an ornery roo (aside from cooking him)? I'd like to keep him if at all possible. He's just so pretty and excellent with the hens; he's great at keeping them rounded up and finding them the best nesting sites. Please help!
Here's a pic of him from this winter. Look at that tail! He's an Andalusian, btw

